Personality Disorder Tests

Tests help you Recognize Issues

Personality disorder tests can help you recognize if you have symptoms of a personality disorder. Do not rely on these tests alone. If you think you have a personality disorder seek the advice of your physician. A Personality disorder test is a tool that gives you insight into possible issues that may negatively affect your life. These tests are not to a way to diagnose a personality disorder. You need much more comprehensive tests with a professional to determine whether you suffer with a personality disorder or not.

There are many types of personality disorders which are made up of traits that make your life difficult. There are many reasons why these occur and treatment for them varies. Some of the most common personality disorders are described here.

Paranoid Personality Disorder

A paranoid personality disorder means you are constantly distrustful of everyone around you and think they are all out to get you in some way. You look for ulterior motives and hidden meanings in everything. If you are paranoid, you usually think you have all the answers and can do everything yourself. You tend to avoid close relationships, and may seem distant and unapproachable. Everything that happens is someone or something else’s fault.

Symptoms of a paranoid personality disorder include:

• inability to forgive others for what you to believe an insult

• overreacting to problems

• blaming others for their problems

• always suspicious

• always expect to be betrayed

Schizoid Personality Disorder

If you have a schizoid personality disorder you tend to be emotionless and dislike close relationships. You genuinely enjoy your own company and have no desire to be sociable. You will have no need for affection and few social skills, and like working where you will not have to work with people. You could be perceived as a loner.

Symptoms of a schizoid personality disorder include:

• avoids socializing

• poor communication and personal skills

• does not express anger

• is remote and unapproachable

Borderline Personality Disorder

People with a borderline personality disorder have severe mood swings and have low self-esteem. Sometimes they can get so angry that they harm themselves and threaten suicide. They are quick to anger when they do not get what they want and tend to see the world in black and white.

Symptoms of a borderline personality disorder include:

• self harm and suicidal thoughts and attempts

• substance abuse

• low self-image

• severe mood swings

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

People with a narcissistic personality disorder are selfish and need constant praise. They think of themselves of superior and tell a lot of tall tales. These people are choosy about who they associate with as they think not everyone deserves to be seen with them. They have trouble forming long-term relationships and little interest in how other people feel.

Symptoms of a narcissistic personality disorder include:

• using people

• exaggerated sense of importance

• lying to people and themselves

• always need to be a center of attention

Avoidant Personality Disorder

People with avoidant personality disorder avoid social situations because of extreme anxiety. They fear rejection and blow the difficulties of facing a new situation out of proportion so they can avoid it. They are often depressed and want the social life they avoid.

Symptoms of an avoidant personality disorder include:

• desire to improve their social life

• fear of rejection

• appear unapproachable

• live in a fantasy world

Antisocial Personality Disorder

Someone with an antisocial personality disorder does not have a conscience and tend to become criminals, lying and stealing. They tend to act without thinking about the consequences, are aggressive and more interested in what they need than what others need.

Symptoms of an antisocial personality disorder include:

• criminal behavior

• irresponsibility

• total disregard for other’s feelings

• impulsiveness

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

A person with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is obsessed with perfection, so much so that it can interfere with their working and home lives. They focus more on the details without seeing the bigger picture. They are very critical and judge others against the high standards they have for themselves.

Symptoms of an obsessive-compulsive personality disorder include:

• obsession with perfection

• inability to be flexible

• lack of generosity

• judgmental

Personality disorders are serious, so if your personality disorder tests indicate anything that worries you make sure you consult your physician.